Zittend mannelijk naakt met staf en opgetrokken linkerbeen 1765 - 1781

Jean Grandjean's "Zittend mannelijk naakt met staf en opgetrokken linkerbeen" is a detailed charcoal drawing created between 1765 and 1781. The artwork depicts a nude male figure, his left leg raised, as he sits on a block and leans against a staff. Grandjean was a prominent figure in the Neoclassical movement, emphasizing classical ideals of beauty, proportion, and form. This drawing showcases his skill in capturing the human form with precision and anatomical accuracy. The stark contrast of light and shadow further emphasizes the three-dimensionality of the subject.